Voters Pass on Seven Issues in March Referendum
The article notes seven referendum questions set for March 4 including a $425000 auxiliary plant for the city light company, a $300000 water plant extension, a $1600000 seven bridges project, and a plan to partner with Seattle Renton Southern railway. It details bonds, school street railway model franchises, and a possible municipal telegraph system. A Renton agreement allows municipal control paths with conditions on construction, operation, and fare regulation.
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Fear Brigands Hold American Woman Captive
Italian authorities investigate the disappearance from Salo on Lake Garda of Mrs. Wm Mansfield of New York wife of Columbia University pharmacy head Prof Mansfield. Reports of brigand kidnapping are unconfirmed but police say ransom notice may soon reach Prof Mansfield.
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Woodrow Won’t Stand for Fuss Over His Coming
Trenton New Jersey January 21 Governor Wilson says no fuss will be made over his trip to Washington for the presidential inauguration and he plans to depart March 2 with Mrs. Wilson and daughters. He will travel in a private car and stay at the exam hotel March 3 with John Wilson. The inaugural committee chairman says they will wait for Wilson’s word on social functions before acting.
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Fold Ore Found on Nevada Hill
Reno Nev Jan 21 High grade bold ore found in large quantities on a 7500 foot mountain near a lock discovered by Jon Nenzel. The find drew hundreds of prospectors to the area as news spread across the region.
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UBA Rejects Treaty With W S UBA
The report states that UBA rejects a treaty with W S UBA and notes Cuba must ratify a treaty involving the Guantanamo area and related arrangements.
Born Again Pirate Seeks Parole From Prison
Leavenworth Kansas January 21 The sole American pirate in custody Joseph Kirwin seeks congressional parole claiming a complete personal transformation He cites scientific cycles of seven years and asserts his present moral and mental state is now different from eight years ago when he stole 200 dollars in jewelry from a woman aboard a Lake Erie steamer He appeals to be judged by his current self rather than past actions.
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Canada Soon To Be Free Prophesied By Bourassa And Others
Boston report on Henri Bourassa and other Canadian leaders debating independence and the struggle over imperial ties. The discussion covers representation, navy contributions, and a $35,000,000 British warship appropriation, with political divisions shown by the recent voting in the legislature. Local figures include Mrs Axtell and Dr Nena Croake.
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Disciplinary action at Harvard over pajama pageant
Boston January 21 Harvard University dismissed David W. Lewis Jr after he introduced a group of women in pajamas performing high kicks in his dormitory rooms. The incident prompted administrative review and university disciplinary measures.
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Colima Volcano Erupts Driving Mexicans From Homes
The Colima volcano erupts with lava and poisonous gases forcing villagers to flee. No deaths reported yet, but livestock losses are heavy. Rail lines near the eruption are buried in lava and traffic is halted. Guadalajara 100 miles away reports ash fall. Towns in the path may be destroyed.
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Five Pound Notes Sold For A Penny In London Stunt
A famous comedian stood outside the Grand hotel offering genuine five pound notes for a penny. In 20 minutes he sold two, facing disbelief from passersby. A dispute over selling six notes led to a claimed win in a bet, the comedian said.
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Seek youths who fight to capture girl
Patrolmen and detectives search for four young men who stormed the May hotel at Westlake and Pine to abduct 15 year old Ellete Sedell. The girl sought help from Mrs. Jones, but after threats she complied and the four men carried her toward a hotel before stone-throwing and fleeing as police arrived.
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Hero Saves Lives Of Ten In Lodging Fire
Patrolman Russell Smith is relieved from duty after suffering burns while carrying ten people to safety during a lodging house fire in Los Angeles. He was later rescued by Patrolman John McCaleb after being overcome by smoke.
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Russell Smith
John McCaleb
Raise Millions to Develop Islands
United Piece teased Wire reports in San Francisco that a New York financier Edward Fr Fallows says a company of Eastern capital will develop the Philippines natural resources. With 3 million dollars subscribed for investigation, Fallows announced the venture today.
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New York
Union Officials Re-Elected Amid Leavenworth Convictions
Fort Leavenworth inmates Olaf A Tvettmoe and FE A Clancy, convic ted on dynamite conspiracy, are re elected by the United Building Trades Council. Tvettmoe remains general secretary and Clancy stays on the executive board as the oath of confidence is sent. In Chicago, a bond brought by B A Clancy's case was deemed unacceptable, delaying his release by two weeks as bondsmen liability was limited by stipulation.
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Fort Leavenworth
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U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals
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Fifty Oppose Bill for Sterilization in Oregon Senate
A communication signed by 50 prominent Portland citizens protested sterilization legislation moved by Governor West. The letter calls the bill a state usurpation of inalienable rights and argues it would invite abominable crimes and degrade inmates in institutions.
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Voter Stops Single Tax Measure In City Council
The council rescinded Erickson's March 4 single tax referendum plan with a 5 to 4 vote. President Robert Hesketh decried the move as unfair to voters. Councilman Haas supported delaying the amendment until state tax laws change.
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Goddard
Robert Hesketh
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Utes Fortify Mountains Amid Big Rabbit Case
Ute Indians retreat into the mountains and are building fortifications to resist government efforts to force surrender of Big Rabbit who is accused of shooting a Mexican. Indian Agent Spear was ordered to Washington to avoid using force pending other means.
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Interview With Sarah Bernhardt By Police Reporter
A police reporter, seeking an intimate interview, visits room 13 at headquarters to speak with Sarah Bernhardt. The encounter features a medieval guard, translation, her temper and a dramatic sketch critique, ending with a request to be left alone and a return to the station.
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Laws Aim to Aid Farmers in War on Food Combine
In Olympia on January 21 Senator Cotter of Sumner introduced two bills to support growers marketing produce in Seattle against the Big Six food combine. One bill amends the Pauthamus measure to require open books and accurate shipment accounts, while the other prohibits leasing land to aliens outside cities with penalties up to a $1000 fine or one year in prison, targeting Japanese leaseholds around Seattle.
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Senate kills junket plan for lawmakers inspection trip
In Olympia the senate blocked an $8,500 junket, overturning the house vote 54 to 41 for a weeklong inspection trip. Gov. Hart urged action as Senate leaders debated chairing duties while Sen. Jensen and Sen. Jackson defended the plan but were laughed down by peers.
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Land rights clash over Lake Washington canal lands
In Olympia on January 21 a bill by Rep. Houser of King County would turn over to the port commission lands uncovered in the government canal excavation in Lake Washington worth about 3 million dollars. The Wray bill seeks to give lands to abutting property owners. Principal owners include the Northern Pacific Coast company N P Latimer banker and the Yesler estate. The Houser bill would grant owners the first right of purchase at assessed value set by the port commission. Seattle officials largely back the Houser proposal while the Chamber of Commerce supports the Wray plan. The harbors committee meets today to review port measures.
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WANTS DIVORCE BUYS WIFE OFF FOR 2000000
Pittsburg story says Mrs. Josiah V. Thompson, wife of a coal operator, asks a million for divorce. Her reply to her husband is echoed by a certified check for 2,000,000 today, securing the divorce decree.
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Seattle Club hears plea for girls industrial school
Miss Read Whitehad, deputy prosecuting attorney of King County, urged Seattle Business Girls Club at the YWCA on Monday night to establish an industrial school for girls. She proposed the school be placed under the same control as the state reformatory for women to save costs.
Court House Funding Gap Sparks Reassessment
County commissioners told citizens that bonds estimated at 950000 for a new courthouse fall about 50000 short of the required sum, based on Architect Gould’s plans. The advisory committee probes whether such a large and costly building is needed now as plans remain under review.
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Citizens’ Advisory Committee
New Court House
Gould
Deny Strikers Right to Picket Across Factories
United Press report from New York January 21 states Supreme Justice Greenbaum issued an injunction preventing picketing at garment factories. Strike leaders acknowledge no settlement appears likely and the dispute remains unresolved.
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New York
Supreme Justice
Burke Trunks Fly in Stock Sale at 1420 Second Ave
The notice promotes a stock sale at 1420 Second Ave with trunks and all store merchandise to be sold quickly. It directs readers to a large display ad on page 3 in the Star and urges frugal buyers to visit the downtown Star office at 329 Union St for full details. The Star boasts over 40,000 daily paid circulation.
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